Program Criteria

The diagnosis of opiate dependence will be based on some or all of the following:

History of opiate use

Use of opiates to prevent withdrawal

Continued use of opiates despite recurrent problems

Repeated unsuccessful attempts to stop or reduce use

Priority of opiate use over other important life activities

One urine drug screen positive of opiates

Previous unsuccessful attempts on methadone treatment will not exclude a client from this program.

Exclusion Criteria includes:

Clients with psychiatric disorders that would preclude compliance with the regulations of the program

Clients with the history of problematic behaviours such as episodes of violence directed toward other clients or staff members. Violence towards other clients “off premise” may not exclude from program

Clients who have any medical condition that would affect informed choice or self care

Clients must be over the age of 18

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